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Faya Dayi (2021)

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Audience Score
78
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NR 2 hrSep 3rd, 2021Documentary
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A spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar, immersed in the rituals of khat, a leaf Sufi Muslims chewed for centuries for religious meditations – and Ethiopia’s most lucrative cash crop today. A tapestry of intimate stories offers a window into the dreams of youth under a repressive regime.
StarringMohammed ArifHashim AbdiBiniam Yonas
DirectorJessica Beshir
WriterJessica Beshir

Movie Details

Original Language:Oromo
Executive Producers:Bryn Mooser, Mimi Pham, Kathryn Everett, Roberto Grande, Tony Hsieh, Jessica Beshir, Zachary Shedd, Matthew Petock, Rhianon Jones, Daniel Patrick Carbone
Production Companies:XTR, Merkhana Films, Neon Heart Productions, Flies Collective
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